No, I would never buy or sell a house again without a realtor. After going through that once, I firmly believe realtors are worth every dime they get.

No. I wouldn't chance the fact that I might make a costly mistake.

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No. But then, I am a Realtor, so I may have a bias... The bottom line is, in almost every circumstance, a buyer does not have to pay to have their own agent. Recent laws in most states have guaranteed that buyers agents have a fiduciary responsibility to the buyer, rater than to the seller of the house. Stats show that having a Realtor negotiate on your behalf will lower your final price, and/or increase your benefits in almost any transaction. So, why would you want to go without?

I wouldn't, since the money saved doesn't make up for the additional risks. Buying a house is a lifetime investment for many people, so getting professional help is certainly well invested money.

Is this something you can by at Sears and install yourself?

Everyone thinks realtors are so great however I got screwed over on my house and I went through a realtor. SO for me realtors are like alot of lawyers and can not be trusted because they are out for their percentage of the money and that is all. (granted I know not everyone in the profession are the same! but i could have gotten into a better house for less money without a realtor)

I have purchased many homes without a realtor and I prefer it that way. But I wouldn't recommend it to the average home buyer. Here's an article that outlines the reasons why you would probably want to use one. A Realtor doesn’t just spend time working with buyers and sellers. Realtors study market trends. Which areas of town are appreciating fastest? Where are properties turning over quickly and where is inventory piling up? What features are buyers looking for that they are willing to pay more for? What features make a home dated in buyers’ eyes? All of these are questions that Realtors research every day. With over 7000 resale properties on the market in the Naples area at any given time, and thousands more being built it is a full time job to stay on top of this ever-changing market. Features that might be considered standard in one neighborhood could be overbuilt in another. Knowing that properties are taking longer to sell in one area than in a comparable area might make a difference in what price a buyer might want to offer. Even knowing what government or environmental regulations are new or pending can make a difference in a home’s value in the future. Most new communities are not found on the internet through the same sources as resale homes. It makes it difficult for a prospective buyer to compare apples to apples. Realtors tour new communities on a regular basis and track their sales as well. This market demands constant education. Seminars put on by the Naples Area Board of Realtors, the Collier County Building and Industry Association, and others are invaluable resources. Realtors work with appraisers, home inspectors, lenders, and other professionals on a regular basis. These become sources for market information as well. Buyers can use the internet to save time and to get ideas. They can eliminate homes that do not meet their needs and explore areas that look interesting. A good realtor will not talk a customer into or out of buying a home, but will make sure it is an informed decision that results in satisfaction for years to come. http://tinyurl.com/yp966o

Yes, it is a waste of money, you can do it by yourself, they get online and look up stuff, just like we could. I helped my friend study for her Realtor license, so I am very educated in that field now, LOL.

Sure. If I had the cash and the seller had the deed, then trade even. Like buying a car from someone.